"If only I would have had these great insights during budget crunch time, I'm sure I could have fared much better. Like always, novel perspectives for sustainability professionals. Thanks, Wayne."

"… readily available to provide support to organizations like Amref that are seeking partnerships, and looking to bring about positive change in a collaborative and concrete way. Wayne and the CSR Training Institute helped us to identify and connect with potential partners and are always available. The training, the expertise, the network and the overall support are world-class."

Onome Ako, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Amref Health Africa

"The CSR Program put together by Professor Dunn and the CSR Training Institute is a pragmatic blend of theory and practice, very applicable to helping organizations meet real-world challenges."

""…knowledgeable, eye-opening and truly inspiring!""

"Relevant, current, insightful, informative"

Fabiana Illescas, Kinross Gold Corporation

"Useful, not only for CSR but for development projects in general. Too often designers worry about external stakeholders. If internal stakeholders can be engaged, chances of both success and sustainability are increased."

Linn Hammergren, International Development Consultant

Training, Strategy and Advisory Services to support leaders and organizations so they can create shareholder and societal returns, Simultaneously.

President & Founder, CSR Training Institute
Professor of Practice in CSR at McGill University

Wayne is an award-winning recognized global expert in CSR with extensive teaching, writing, lecturing and Advisory Service experience. Consulting for major industries, governments and international organizations he has worked on over 60 CSR projects spanning six continents and nearly 3 decades.Click here forFull Bio…

The Rt. Hon. Joe Clark has served Canada as Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, Constitutional Affairs Minister and Opposition leader during his 25 years in the Canadian Parliament. He currently serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Global Leadership Foundation supporting global governance and political leadership. During his extensive career he has served in strategic, advisory and supportive roles to a host of global, national and international organizations.Click here forFull Bio…

Toby Webb is a founder of Ethical Corporation and Stakeholder Intelligence. He is a lecturer in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability at Birkbeck College, University of London, where he is on the Ph.D. programme and runs Executive Education courses.Click here forFull Bio…

Tania Lozansky is the Regional Head of Advisory Services in East Asia and the Pacific for the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. IFC’s mission is to promote sustainable private sector development in emerging markets.Click here forFull Bio…

hilip Oxhorn (PhD, Harvard) is a Founding Director of the Institute for the Study of International Development (ISID). He is a recognized expert on democratic development, civil society, international indigenous issues, human rights and governance.Click here forFull Bio…

Terry Gray is part of the Senior Management Team within the International and Canadian Programs division of World Vision Canada. Throughout his 23-year career in the NGO sector, he has worked in collaboration with various industry partners on development projects.Click here forFull Bio…

Ms Harmandip Ruby Sandhu-Rojon holds office in Accra as the United Nations Resident Coordinator and the Director of the United Nations Information Centre, Accra. She is also the UNDP Resident Representative. With over 25 years of experience in the UN system, Ms. Ruby Sandhu-Rojon has deep knowledge for enhancing the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the overall global development agenda.Click here forFull Bio…

Dr. Busia is the Senior Mineral Sector Governance Advisor for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa’s African Mineral Development Centre. He leads the governance and participation team under the African Mining Vision, an African Union mining flagship for sustainable development.Click here forFull Bio…

Sandra (Sandy) Stash, has over 30 years of senior international, corporate and sustainability expertise as well as serving on the Board of the US Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.Click here forFull Bio…

Tanneke heads up the Fasken Martineau’s Africa practice group and practises out of the firm’s Johannesburg office. She is highly regarded for her expertise and experience in the mining industry where she is recognised as a leading legal advisor. Her extensive experience includes advising on all aspects of the development and financing of mining and other natural resource projects in emerging markets.Click here forFull Bio…

With over 15 years’ experience in investing in Africa, Francis Daniels is a director of Africa Opportunity Partners, the investment manager of Africa Opportunity Fund Ltd which trades on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange.Click here forFull Bio…

Dr Thorpe is a senior enterprise and operational Community Relations professional (30 years in mining). He has worked in all aspects of mining from project management and implementation through exploration, construction, operations, and rehabilitation and closure.Click here forFull Bio…

Dr Dashwood is author of the highly regarded book: The Rise of Global Corporate Social Responsibility: Mining and the Spread of Global Norms (Cambridge University Press, 2012). She also has numerous book chapters and articles in peer-reviewed journals related to CSR and mining, including Canadian Journal of Political Science, Canadian Journal of Development Studies, Business and Society Review and Business and Society.Click here forFull Bio…

Dr. Frank McShane is the Manager, Corporate Responsibility Policy and Ethics at Talisman Energy. He works in the areas of ethical business practices, community engagement and human rights and security to steward the design and implementation of policies, standards, guidelines, practices, assurance processes, reporting and training that help the company to realize its policy commitments.Click here forFull Bio…

Director of Research, Strategy and Learning at the MasterCard Foundation

Robin McLay is the Director of Research, Strategy and Learning at the MasterCard Foundation. Prior to joining the Foundation, Robin was the first Executive Director of McGill’s Institute for the Study of International Development.Click here forFull Bio…

Benj Gallander is widely considered to be Canada’s top authority on contrarian investing and is co-editor of the Contra the Heard Investment Letter which has amongst the highest returns in the world at 49.4 percent in 2013, 33.5 percent annualized for five years and 18 percent annualized over the last 15.Click here forFull Bio…

Huguette is an expert in community engagement and economic development with extensive experience in sub-Saharan Africa. She combines industry experience with broad knowledge of African culture and politics, speaks English, French, Lingala, and Swahili.Click here forFull Bio…

Steve Dennis is an aid worker with 12 years of field experience working for Médecins Sans Frontières, Norwegian Refugee Council, Dignitas International, World Vision and UNDP in Sri Lanka, South Sudan, Somalia, Ivory Coast, Chad, Kenya, Malawi and South Africa.Click here forFull Bio…

Philip Von Wielligh has spent over 30 years in the South African Mining industry, much of it working on the leading edge of the Industry’s Corporate Social Responsibility practices. Working with Placer Dome, Barrick and Western Areas Gold Mining Company he was a design and implementation leader in the development of the industry’s HIV/AIDS programming in the early 2000s. Furthermore to develop practises to reduce the adverse effect of HIV /AIDS on productivity.Click here forFull Bio…

Nick Fog is a sociologist and Social Planner with over three decades of experience working with communities assisting them developing skills and programs in Community Economic Development and Community Resource Management.Click here forFull Bio…

Carlo Dade is a recognized global expert in trade, development and multi-sector development partnerships. He is a Senior Fellow in the School of International Development and Global Studies at the University of Ottawa focusing on the role of private sector actors – diasporas and private companies – in international development.Click here forFull Bio…

Co-founder iGBL, Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Oxford University

Shubham has extensive experience working in the social enterprise and education technology sectors in India.He holds an MBA from the University of Oxford where he was awarded the Skoll scholarship for social entrepreneurship. He is currently co – founder of iGBL, an education technology startup venture in the UK.Click here forFull Bio…

Since 2002, Nathan has worked with the executive leadership of the mining industry to reduce sustainability risk. This work has spanned five continents and addressed active mines, advanced projects and early stage development. Over the course of his career, Nathan has led the World Economic Forum’s mining and metals industry practice, and has spent significant time with Alcan and Rio Tinto, where he focused upon sustainability strategy at active mines and project development in West Africa, Australia and South America.Click here forFull Bio…

Mark Sills is a partner in the Toronto law firm of Sills Egsgard LLP and practices in the area of international trade and investment. He provides legal and policy advice to foreign and Canadian companies and foreign governments on international trade and investment matters with particular emphasis on natural resource development issues and advises and represents foreign and domestic companies in Canadian trade remedy, export and import controls and customs cases.Click here forFull Bio…

Andrew is Vice President for the SingTel Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility and a Talent Coach to the company’s future leaders.
Appointed to this new Group role in May 2013, Andrew is responsible for drivingSingTel’s Sustainability strategy and practice across various areas of Marketplace, Community, People and the Environment. In particular, he is currently focused on establishing and embedding Singtel strategy in sustainable supply chain management, strategic capability-based Click here forFull Bio…

Location Lima, PeruDate: May 21, 2105Summary: Dramatically increasing social demands are a fact of life in today’s extractive sector operations. They represent difficult challenges and exciting opportunities for industry, government, multi-lateral organizations and NGO and development leaders.
This one-day, Executive Briefing Seminar, will bring together leaders from industry, government, development organizations and other stakeholders for an intense, hands-on day of lectures, case studies, scenario role-playing, briefings and learnings. More >>

Location: Accra, GhanaDate: October 29-30, 2015Summary: Intense 2-day session on CSR principles, practices and strategies. Participants from around the world and across multiple sectors. Suitable for participants already experienced in CSR (for those without prior experience we can work with you on a preparatory reading program to enable your participation) More >>

Location: LuxembourgDate: Dec 4th, 2015Role: Co-producer/organizerSummary: CSR Dialogues will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders involved in CSR in Europe, Africa and beyond. It is a partnership between the CSR Training Institute and the EU Africa Chamber of Commerce and will be coordinated with the European Union’s closing ceremonies for the EU Year for Development. More >>

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"Insightful. Great Experience. Very Worthwhile"

- Isaac Kojo Abraham, Ghana Minerals Commission -

"The CSR Program was excellent. A key aspect of my work is to encourage and support private sector development that contributes to Ghana’s overall socio-economic growth. The learning that I and my staff take away from attending this program will help us immensely with this responsibility. I highly recommend this program."

- Hon. Rashid Pelpuo (MP), Minister of State for Private Sector Development and Public Private Partnerships (Ghana) -

"As a member of the Faculty Team for the CSR Program, it was a pleasure to work with such an impressive group of participants. Their talent and interest made my role a breeze, and participants responded with enthusiasm to the dynamic and interactive modules. This approach allowed participants to learn from each other, to expand their networks and strengthen their commitment to CSR."

- Hevina Dashwood, Associate Professor at Brock University -

"A brilliant programme…. I learned sooo much and feel energised and ready to take on my new responsibilities! I highly recommend it"

"Our company is just starting to develop it’s global CSR strategy. What was so valuable was the dialogue with the other participants which included a diverse range from business right through to NGOs from all parts of the world."

"The CSR training program has already paid a huge dividend for my office. The learning and networking resulted in a half million health sector partnership between one of the USAID office in Cote D'Ivoire and a private company."

- Dr Mbayi Kangudie, USAID West Africa -

"The program enhanced the CSR knowledge and strategic skills of our Kosmos Energy Ghana team, and offered the participants a platform for networking with professionals from other organisations across Africa and Ghana."

- Reg Manhas, Sr VP Kosmos Energy -

"THE program for strengthening networks with individuals and institutions"

"I participated in the program held last November in Accra and it was a great experience through and through. From the insights gained in its top rate seminars, to the great contacts made, good organization and friendly delivery of the event. I look forward to being back for the April 2014 conference."

- Adam McEniry -

"Highly instructive; a great multi-angle approach to this topic"

- Nana Amu Fleischer-Djoleto, Signature PR -

"Good advice not only for those who are facing cuts, but for those who are just getting programs off the ground, or who are going through leadership transitions"

"The instructors managed to convey, in a succinct manner, the variety of practical problems likely to be faced by stakeholders in discharging their CSR obligations in the African business settings. It was also very useful to meet practitioners from different parts of Africa describing the challenges and rewards of their work. Unquestionably this course is excellent for both the neophytes and the veterans of the CSR World. WELL DONE!!"

"Golden Star Resources sent three CSR leaders to the program in CSR in South Africa; they returned praising the program and invigorated with new ideas, and with communication and innovation much improved we continue to advance our CR programs."

"The program was just what we needed! It provided my team and I with great insights . …helping us to better integrate CSR throughout the organization and operation to create more value for our shareholders and our communities. I highly recommend the program."

- Beryl Amegah, Ghana National Gas Company -

"The program put me alongside seasoned CSR professionals from around the world and a world-class faculty for a week of incredible learning. Because of this I was able to change career directions and am now doing exciting work in CSR helping community organizations and businesses to do stimulating things."

"… an excellent learning experience for me… The CSR program is a top of the range one: from the participants background (managers from mining companies, NGOs, governmental officers, financial institutions, etc) to the experts who delivered the program (from academics to private companies, to International organizations such IFC or UNDP)."

- Aminata Ly FAYE, Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada -

"New and exciting insights into the theory and practice of CSR… great faculty and participants, very diversified. An excellent learning experience, very practical and useful. I’m very happy I was able to participate in it."

"… particularly useful …organizers and presenters delivered a program focused on various actors engaged in CSR: corporations, NGOs, government, and donors. I recommend this course to others in the office."

- William Lewis, USAID -

"thank you for putting together such a great program. I am very glad I participated. I’ve already ran sessions to train other students and NGO workers. The learning is very valuable for my organization"

- Sela Kwaku Agbakpe, Cofounder, Adesua Ye Literacy Foundation -

"The contacts I made and the tools l learnt have been very fruitful, it has already resulted in an exciting partnership project for our operations in Côte d’Ivoire"

- Eleonore Doumbia, HR Director, IPS West Africa -

"… readily available to provide support to organizations like Amref that are seeking partnerships, and looking to bring about positive change in a collaborative and concrete way. Wayne and the CSR Training Institute helped us to identify and connect with potential partners and are always available. The training, the expertise, the network and the overall support are world-class."

"Useful, not only for CSR but for development projects in general. Too often designers worry about external stakeholders. If internal stakeholders can be engaged, chances of both success and sustainability are increased."

- Linn Hammergren, International Development Consultant -

"Incredible program and opportunity to learn, share and network! It's very rare to have all 3 under the same roof and for a whole a week!"

- Abena Acheampong, Country Director, WUSC Ghana -

"I was over-delighted with every aspect of the program!"

- Stanley Amamu, Kosmos Energy -

"Will benefit our organization tremendously"

- Wilbert Petty Brentum, Gold Project Manager, Solidaridad -

"Well coordinated, critical issues were addressed"

- Adiki Ayitevie, Newmont Ghana Gold Limited -

"Very educative, eye-opening and useful programme"

- Catherine Adu-Boadi, Government of Ghana -

"The CSR Program gave me global perspective, practical tools, meaningful insights and a large network to draw on."

- Robert Gyamfi, Community Affairs Manager, Golden Star Resources -

"… helped me reach a whole new level of understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility, and led to several networking opportunities. Many of the presenters led their talks through a seminar style, allowing participants to break out in teams to problem solve through real life examples, which was highly engaging. Learning continued outside of the classroom, following up with classmates and further developing relationships."

- Sophia Muñoz, Business Development Officer at Core Value Concepts -

"Great program! Great international faculty - great global examples of CSR in theory and practice - great and diverse participants"

- Shola Safo-Duodu Ph.D., Head of Corporate Affairs, Barclays Bank -

"Great overview of essential documents and history of CSR development…integrated with multiple examples, practical workshops and discussions with CSR practitioners, sharing their background and experience."

"…coherent, thoughtful, stimulating and insightful… state of the art! The network of participants from the public, private and civil society sectors was incredible, some of the leading experts in the field."

"The program introduced strategic thinking to my approach to CSR, especially around partnerships, creating value for my company and local communities."

- Roseline Duari, Ashanti Gold -

"A good, strong focus on the interconnections of CSR and development."

- Joseph Ronzio, Principal, Ronzio Consulting Services -

"This session was a real success… huge amount of knowledge, practical information, case studies and great networking. Learning is great for my work, benefitting my company and the communities we work in"

"As a United Nations official, I learnt a lot from the program and participants and would eagerly recommend this training to anyone wishing to enhance their knowledge and understanding of CSR across the value chain"

"Fresh appreciation of the impacts, issues…networking was more than great due to the international and diverse participants and I am very glad that I participated"

- Shola Safo-Duodu Ph.D., Head of Corporate Affairs, Barclays Bank -

"Truly enjoyable week; learned so many new perspectives on CSR"

- Cynthia Omaboe, Global Development Alliance Specialist, USAID -

"You cannot afford to miss this course if CSR is your passion and job responsibility… It broadens your CSR knowledge and perspective and gives you the unique opportunity of establishing a broader national and trans-national networking and collaboration base with other CSR practitioners and stakeholders."